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Preserving the Legacy of 2000-2003

Boards Committees and Commissions

This page introduces the various volunteer Boards, Committees and Commissions that help the township function effectively.  Each Board's responsibility is summarized below.  Details of each Board's responsibilities, and its membership, are listed on a page in the appropriate functional section of this website.
Local government depends on volunteers in order be responsive and productive.  We welcome people who are willing to donate their time by serving on committees or boards that will make up our Township government.  If you would like to get involved in our local government, please let us know by filling out the online questionnaire.
The Board of Health is responsible for the administration and enforcement of all health ordinances of the Township and for adopting rules, regulations, and ordinances designed to promote and protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents.
The Community Center Board manages the Community Center Building, and operates a wide range of programs for the residents of the community.
The Emergency Planning Council is established to assist in the development of Emergency Management Plans.
The Environmental Commission is responsible for programs to educate the residents and provide solutions to environmental issues.
The Great Swamp Watershed Management Committee coordinates the watershed management activities of the Ten Towns which are in the watershed of the Great Swamp.  Long Hill Township is represented by DR. Leonard Hamilton.
The Historic Preservation Advisory Committee is assigned the responsibility for developing ordinances for historic preservation, advising other government planning bodies about historic elements involved in proposed projects, and updating the Township's historic sites survey with an eye toward designating specific districts and sites as suitable for historic registration.
The Library Board of Trustees is appointed by the Township Committee, and has corporate powers to hold in trust and manage all property of the library, to purchase, hire, make rules and generally do all things necessary and proper for the establishment and maintenance of the library of the municipality. 
The Long Hill Board of Education is elected by the residents.  It is responsible for operation of the three local elementary schools.
The Lounsberry Meadow Board of Trustees is responsible for managing the town's Affordable Housing complex.
The Morris County Community Development Program distributes federal block grants to the municipalities in the Morris County, to fund a variety of housing and municipal development projects.  The Revenue Sharing Committee brings local input to the allocation process, and makes recommendations to the Board of Chosen Freeholders.  Long Hill is represented by Maryann Nergaard.
The Open Space Advisory Committee is responsible to develop a comprehensive open space program for consideration by the Planning Board in preparing the Township Master Plan; to evaluate the importance of township lands for recreational use, stream corridor protection, and preservation of aesthetic and historic value; identify specific sites for acquisition, and recommend available grants; implement the Town's Open Space programs; comment to the Planning Board and the Board of Adjustment as appropriate.
The Planning Board is responsible for preparing the Township Master Plan.  It also makes recommendations about the Official Map and the Zoning Ordinances, reviews subdivisions and conditional use applications, and xxxxxxs the capital improvements program.  It participates in the preparation and review of programs and plans required by state and federal law.
The Recreation Advisory Committee is responsible to recommend a recreation program, including special events, to the Township Committee; to coordinate the activity of independent recreation groups within the Township; and to advise the Planning Board regarding recreational facilities.
The Shade Tree Commission is responsible to advise the Township Committee on all matters pertaining to the planting and care of trees and shrubs on all public roads and parks; to recommend programs to prevent the spread of diseases or pests from trees on private property; and to encourage arborculture.
The Watchung Hill Regional High School Board of Education is elected by the residents of Long Hill and two neighboring townships to operate the regional high school.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment is the keeper of the conscience of the community in zoning matters.  it is empowered to grant exceptions to the zoning ordinances in cases where the literal and rigid interpretation and enforcement of the zoning laws would work hardship or injustice.

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